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The Welsh National Eisteddfod at Aberystwith, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The Welsh National Eisteddfod at Aberystwith, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Welsh National Eisteddfod at Aberystwith, 1865. The annual congress of the students and amateurs of Welsh antiquities and literature...[was held] in a spacious and elegant pavilion...tastefully decorated by a committee of the ladies of Aberystwith...The prize for a Welsh ode on Aberystwith Castle was given to Mr. D. Harris, of Carmarthenshire. Prizes for musical compositions and performances on the harp were next bestowed, Mr. Lewis Williams being declared the best performer on the triple harp. Several choirs then competed in singing pieces of vocal music...Poetical addresses were recited; and songs composed for the occasion, in certain peculiar forms of versification and musical structure, were sung by various performers...Three essays on the selection and breeding of live stock in Wales...had been sent in by various authors... Each of the successful competitors, besides receiving a gift of money, was invested, by the hands of one or other of the ladies present, with a medal or similar decoration...In the evening there was a grand concert...with a chorus of 300 voices...Mr. Thomas, a composer of Welsh national music, had come from America, with a dozen other Welshmen resident there, on purpose for this Eisteddfod'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Vibrant Celebration of Welsh Culture - The National Eisteddfod at Aberystwith, 1865
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Welsh cultural heritage - the annual National Eisteddfod held in Aberystwith's elegant pavilion. In 1865, students and amateurs gathered to showcase their passion for antiquities, literature, music, and poetry. The event was tastefully decorated by local ladies who also presented medals to prize-winning competitors.
The atmosphere is electric as choirs compete with harmonious renditions of Welsh songs. Poets recite powerful addresses while musicians perform on the triple harp. Amidst the lively performances, esteemed guests like Mr. Thomas, a renowned composer from America, join in celebration.
This historic moment not only honors Wales' rich cultural heritage but also marks an era of international connection and exchange. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring power of art and culture to bring people together across borders and generations.
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